(WXYZ) - Long lines were the order of the day for those waiting to be vaccinated for the H1N1 virus. Please check below for your county's guidelines for the administering of vaccinations:
WASHTENAW COUNTYSchool-based clinics tentatively scheduled for next week are now cancelled; later school clinic dates remain tentative.
High-risk groups include:Pregnant women
Home & caregiver contacts of children under 6 months old
Children 6 months to 4 years old
Children 5 to 18 with certain medical condition
Health workers
Washtenaw County flu information:
http://www.ewashtenaw.org/flu MONROE COUNTYThe vaccine is being provided to people in high risk groups. Pregnant women, those who care for babies 6 months old and younger, and anyone 6 months old to 24 years old are eligible to receive the vaccine.
OAKLAND COUNTYInitial supplies of the H1N1 vaccine are limited which means you must be a part of the target population to receive this vaccine at this time. Here is who qualifies:
• Pregnant women
• Children and young adults 6 months through 24 years of age
• Caregivers for children under 6 months of age
• Adults 25 through 64 years of age with underlying medical conditions
• Healthcare and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) workers
Please continue to check our website at
www.oakgov.com/health or call the Health Division’s Flu Shot Hotline at 800-434-3358 for the most up-to-date information.
LIVINGSTON COUNTYOnly people in high risk groups will be given the vaccine. Here who is eligible:· Pregnant women,
· Those 6 months to 4 years old,
· Those living with or caring for children 6 months old or younger,
· Children 5 to 18 years of age with underlying chronic medical conditions like asthma.
· Health care workers who have direct contact with patients.
Both injectable and the nasal H1N1 vaccine will be offered free of charge.
For more information, check
www.lchd.org or call (517)546-9850.
